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1904 Map of Pitcher

USGS Topo · Published 1944

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Deep-cut valleys and upland plateaus define the borderlands of Chenango, Cortland, and Madison counties at the dawn of the twentieth century. The Otselic River and its major tributaries, including Mud Creek and Brakel Creek, dictate the placement of local trade centers and agriculture. In the southwestern corner, the Erie and Central New York R.R. terminates at Cincinnatus, while the Lehigh Valley R.R. skirts the northern edge through Tripoli. These rail connections were vital for the region's dairy and timber economies, linking remote hamlets like Pitcher Springs, South Otselic, and Mariposa to wider markets. The topography is dominated by prominent summits such as Mt. Roderick and Potter Hill, which separate the various drainage basins. Local family history and settlement patterns are preserved in names like Pitcher, Lincklaen, and Taylor Center, reflecting the rural character of this Central New York landscape.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1904
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain